I live, work and ride in New York State and Pennsylvania. As the calendar turns to September, that means the construction season is starting to wrap up. As bikers, we are aware of the many dangers posed by work sites. Everything from rocks falling from construction...
There is a shocking story developing in Indiana, where a police car/motorcycle accident was apparently caused by an on-duty police officer being intoxicated at the time he drove into two motorcycles. One motorcyclist was killed, and another and passenger were injured...
Helmet use is a controversial topic among bikers. Many bikers wouldn’t think about getting on their motorcycle without a helmet. Others resent the government dictating what they can and cannot do. No one disputes that helmets can reduce the risk of injury and...
As bikers, we know that people just don’t see us. We ride like we are invisible because to a lot of people we are. Intersections are one of the most dangerous places for us on the road. Cars pull out in front of us with regularity, and the result can be...
When faced with aggressive drivers, just get away. Don’t confront, don’t argue, don’t get off your bike, just get away. You have no idea what or who you are dealing with. That’s my firm advice as a NY and PA motorcycle accident attorney. And a recent incident...
Yamaha is having to recall more than 50,000 2010 Yamaha YZF-R6 motorcycles: The front reflector on the base of each fork leg is in the wrong position, according to government standards. Today, the National Highway Traffic Safety Association announced the recall of the...
Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Something different? Head to the NYS Fairgrounds on Saturday August 7, 2010, and prepare to be amazed! Syracuse Stuntfest 2010 is happening from 12:00-8:00 PM. This event draws the best stunt riders from all over the...
I wanted to pass on the word about a recent Harley-Davidson recall. The American Motorcyclist Association relayed the news: “Recall: Some 2010 Harley-Davidson’s for incorrect fork springs.” The problem affects model year 201o FXDF Harleys (“Fat...
The American Motorcyclist Association has just created another tempting reason to become an AMA member. The group has just released a fascinating, brand-new online publication, the 2010 AMA Voter Guide. This guide is a national look at how legislators feel in regards...
In searching for the status of a bill the other day, I inadvertently discovered a powerful way for people with particular interests to discover bills currently pending before our state congress. The website for the NYS Assembly (and the one for the Senate) both have...
As bikers, we accept certain risks every time we get on our bike, but most bikers work hard to minimize the risks that are within our control. We ride safe, check our equipment, wear All The Gear, All The Time, and never ride tired or impaired. But not everyone is...
We’ve all seen it – the drivers who are talking on cellphones, fixing their hair, eating, drinking, applying makeup – doing whatever they can to combine their driving time with some other task. Distracted driving is not only dangerous –...
Every biker should know the acronym ATGATT. It stands for All The Gear All The Time. But maybe knowing what it means isn’t enough. It could be that some people need to see the disfiguring, agonizing, even life-threatening effects of Road Rash – the awful...
Riding with your friends is a fantastic way to get out and enjoy your motorcycle. Heading for the same destination, enjoying the same road and sights – like all kinds of activities, it’s better when you get to share it with others who have the same...
It’s summer time, and in the Twin Tiers that means visitors and residents alike take advantage of the great weather and beautiful scenery. We head outside for all kinds of pursuits. Personally, I enjoying getting out on my motorcycle whenever I get the chance. ...
Weekends are meant to be the time we leave work worries and cares behind and get a chance to indulge in our interests. For many people in the Twin Tiers, during the summer this means getting out on our motorcycles. Along with the thrill and exhilaration of riding a...
In one of the most frightening freak accidents I’ve ever heard of, a 53-year-old man was struck by lightning and fatally injured while riding his motorcycle on a Colorado road. According to witnesses who called the area television station, 9NEWS.com of Denver,...
A fascinating article in a past issue of the British magazine Bike has an explanation for why car drivers sometimes just don’t seem to see oncoming motorcycles. Motion Camouflage The secret to this theory is connected to the way in which predators act in the...
Since shortly before Memorial Day, a cross-country tour has been bringing attention and honor to our nation’s wounded soldiers and earning money to help them and their families. The 2010 Harley-Davidson Nation of Patriots Tour is a fundraiser and an effort by...
Are you a biker or thinking of becoming one? Interested in conversing with other bikers, learning about group rides, sharing pictures and stories, or looking to give or get advice on a mechanical issue? Well, you are in luck! There is a new resource for bikers in...
